At a Glance
- Elle Fanning and Gus Wenner sparked online buzz at the 2026 Golden Globes over their visible height difference
- 15 celebrity pairs prove that inches don’t determine compatibility
- Heights range from 5’1″ Kristen Bell to 6’9″ LeBron James
- Why it matters: The gallery normalizes relationships that don’t fit outdated “taller-man” expectations
When Elle Fanning stepped onto the January 11, 2026 Golden Globes carpet, her heels lifted her just above boyfriend Gus Wenner’s eye line-and cameras captured every inch of their happy, height-mismatched pose. The moment lit up social feeds, but they’re far from the only A-list duo proving love isn’t measured in inches.
Golden Globes Spotlight
Fanning, 5’9″, and Wenner arrived arm-in-arm, having quietly dated since 2023. News Of Losangeles‘s photos show the actress towering gracefully beside Wenner, whose exact height wasn’t listed in the original coverage. Commenters praised the pair’s relaxed body language, noting that Fanning’s stature seemed to amplify, not diminish, their chemistry.
Comedians Who Own the Difference
Kevin Hart has turned his 5’5″ frame into punch-line gold. On stage and screen, the comedian jokes about being a “short king.” Wife Eniko Hart measures 5’6″ barefoot and gains several inches in heels, a visual gag the couple leans into on red carpets. The two routinely laugh off questions about the one-inch gap, proving humor bridges any divide.
Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond’s bond stretches back to Chicago’s improv scene in the early ’90s. At 5’5″, Fey stands three inches taller than her composer husband, 5’2″. The height reversal never hindered their creative partnership; Richmond scored Fey’s projects, including Baby Mama, Sisters, and Mean Girls 2.
Action Heroes & Their Leading Ladies
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard have built a brand on “opposites work.” Bell clocks in at 5’1″, while Shepard hits 6’2″, creating a 13-inch spread the couple calls “a non-issue.” They’ve spoken in past interviews about focusing on emotional alignment, not vertical alignment.
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis solved photo-ops with a simple hack: stairs. Kunis, 5’4″, posed on a step at the Golden Globes to match 6’2″ husband Kutcher eye-to-eye. The practical fix became a viral moment, reinforcing that adjustments beat awkward angles.
Tom Holland and Zendaya turned the Spider-Man set into a real-life romance. Holland, who jokes about “short king” status, stands shorter than his fiancée; Zendaya’s statuesque frame often eclipses him in heels. The pair shrug off headlines, emphasizing shared values over shared inches.
Super-Size NBA Pairings
Chris Hemsworth embodies Thor-level presence at 6’3″. Wife Elsa Pataky, a model-actress, measures 5’3″, making the duo a full foot apart. Photographers love the contrast: Hemsworth’s broad frame alongside Pataky’s compact elegance. They’ve called the difference “our normal” in past press junkets.
LeBron James and Savannah James showcase one of the starkest gaps. The NBA legend stands 6’9″, while Savannah is 5’7″, a 14-inch differential that still looks dramatic when she wears stilettos. The couple, married since 2013, rarely address height chatter, letting championship rings do the talking.
Hollywood’s Quietly Confident Couples
Cameron Diaz, once a fashion model, rose to rom-com royalty at 5’9″. Husband Benji Madden, 5’6″, gained pop-punk fame with Good Charlotte. The pair keep a low profile but occasionally surface on date nights, showing relaxed affection that ignores the three-inch gap.
Daniel Radcliffe, forever Harry Potter to fans, stands 5’5″. Wife Erin Darke reaches 5’7″, often towering in heels. Radcliffe has said in prior interviews that early insecurities faded once he realized “confidence isn’t correlated with centimeters.”
Pharrell Williams, musician-turned-fashion mogul, measures 5’9″. Wife Helen Lasichanh’s exact height remains unlisted, but photographers estimate she’s a few inches taller, especially in platform heels. The couple’s coordinated runway appearances make the difference look like another accessory.
Gender-Flip: When She Towers
Gwendoline Christie, 6’3″, commands attention onscreen and off. Partner Giles Deacon, a fashion designer, stands noticeably shorter; exact numbers weren’t disclosed. Christie regularly wears Deacon’s creations on carpets, turning their joint appearances into living billboards for his work.
Jane Lynch, best known as Sue Sylvester on Glee, stands 6’0″. Wife Jennifer Cheyne measures 5’4″, creating an 8-inch difference Lynch calls “a fun reversal” in past interviews. The couple’s photos show Lynch often bending slightly for kisses, a small gesture that signals big affection.
Key Takeaways
- Height gaps span one inch (Harts) to 14 inches (Jameses)
- Careers range from sports to comedy to fashion, proving no industry is exempt
- Public reactions have shifted from mockery to celebration, reflecting broader cultural change
- Every couple interviewed or quoted in past News Of Losangeles coverage echoed the same sentiment: compatibility trumps centimeters every time
